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DREER’S RELIABLE SEEDS 

EGG PLAN T—Conzinued. 
not vegetate freely without a strong uniform heat. and if 
the plants get the Jeast chilled in the earlier stages of 
growth they seldom recover. Therefore repeated sowings 
are sometimes necessary. Care should be observed in eut- 
ting the fruit so as not to disturb the roots of the plants. 
Early Long Purple. The earliest and hardiest, very 
productive; fruit from 6 to 10 inches long. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 36 ets., + Ib. $1.00. 
New York Improved Large Purple. The leading 
market variety; large, round, dark purple, free of 
thorns, excellent and the most produetiye variety. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 60 cts., + 1b. $2.00. 
Black Pekin. Fruit purplish black, round to globular, 
large, solid, smooth and glossy, very prolific, early, 
and of fine favor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 ets., + lb. $1.50. 
EGG PLANTS. See Vegetable Plants. 

SumMMER Savory. 
Herbs. 
Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow sci]. Those 
marked with an * are perennial, and when once obtained 
in the garden may be preserved for years with a little at- 
tention. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow 
drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches, thin out to 
proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete 
without a few sweet, aromatie or medicinal herbs for fla- 
voring soups, meats, ete., and care should be taken to har- 
vest them properly. They should be cut on a dry day 
just before they come into full blossom; tied in bunches 
and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can 
dry quickly ; when dry pack in boxes or tins so as to ex- 
clude thie air. 
Anise (Pimpinelle anisum). Used for garnishing and 
flavoring. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 cts., 1b. $1.00. 
=Balm (Welissa oficinulis). Used for tea or balm wine; 
height, 1 foot. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 50 ets. 
Balsam Apple (Jomordicu bulsamina). For ornament 
and medicinal use; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 50 cts. 
Balsam Pear (Jf. charantia). Pear shaped, used same 
as the above; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 50 cts. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Used for soups, 
stews and sauces; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 40 ets. 
Bene (Sesumum orientale). Used medicinally ; 18 inches. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 ets. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Exeellent for bees, etc.; 3 
feet. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 20 ets. 
=Caraway (Carum carvi). For confectionery and medi- 
cine, also flavoring ; 2 feet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., Ib. 60 ets. 
Castor Oil Bean (Ricinus communis). For ornament 
and medicine; 6 feet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 ets., Ib. $1.00. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Grown for its seed, 
also for garnishing; 2 feet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 50 ets. 
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Good for pigeons, ete. 
Pkt. 5 ets., 0z.15 cts. 

‘|\*Lavender (Zavendula vera). 












FRENCH THYME. 
Sweet Marjoram. 
HERBS— Continued. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). The leaves are used in soups, 
‘sauces and pickles; also the seed for flavoring; 3 feet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., 3 1b. 30 cts., 1b. 60 ets. 
*Horehound (JMarrubium vulgare). Used medicinally ; 
2 feet. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 50 ets. 
An aromatic medicinal 
herb; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ets., lb. $1.00. 
Marigold, Pot (Calendula officinulis). For flavoring 
‘and medicine; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ets., lb. $1.00. 
“Fennel, Sweet (Anethum feniculum). The leavesare 
ornamental ; when boiled they are used in fish sauces; 
6 feet. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 ets., tb. $1.00. 
Marjoram, Sweet, American (Origanum marjoram). 
Sweet Marjoram grown from American seed is best for 
winter use, as it makes more bulk ; 1 foot. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 30 ets., 3 Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.50. 
Marjoram, Sweet, Imported. Imported seed is best to 
cut when green for summer use, as it grows vigor- 
ously, and produces numerous leaves; 1 foot. 
Pkt. 5 ets., 0z. 25 ets., 3 1b. 75 ets., Ib. $2.50. 
Opium Poppy (White Seeded) (Papaver somniferum). 
Used medicinally ; 3 feet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 cts., Ib. 75 ets., Ib. $2.00. 
=Rosemary (Rosemarirus officinalis). An aromaticand 
ornamental herb; 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cis., oz. 40 ets. 
“Rue (Ruta graveolens), For medicinal purposes, good for 
fowls for the croup; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 ets. 
*“Sage (Salvia officinalis). The tender leaves and tops 
are used in sausage, stuffing and sauces; 18 inclies. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 ets., 3 Ib. 75 ets., 1b. $2.00. 
Savory, Summer (Satwreia hortensis). For seasoning 
purposes ; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 ets., 1b. $2.00. 
=Savory, Winter (Satureia montana). For same use as 
the above. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 40 ets. 
=Tansy (Zanacetum vulgaris). For medicinal use; 3 feet. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 50 ets. 
=Thyme, French Summer (Zhymus vulgaris). Used 
for seasoning; 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 30 ets., + Ib. $1.00. 
=Wormwood (Artemisia absinthimum). Used medicin- 
ally, beneficial for poultry, and should be planted in 
poultry yards. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 30 cts., + lb. $1.00. 
KALE (BORECOLE). 
Griiner oder Blétter Kohl, GER. Chou Vert, FR. 
Breton, SP. 
The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make ex- 
cellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved 
by frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same 
as Cabbage. For early spring use sow in September, and 
protect during winter. 
Sea Kale is much esteemed in England, in some parts 
of which dt grows spontaneously. Sow the seed early in 
the spring, in well-manured and deeply-dug ground, 1 inch 
deep, and the rows 2 feet apart; thin out to stand 6 inches 
in the rows; before winter cover with litter or leaves, and 
the next spring transplant in hills 3 feet apart each way. 
A supply may be had all winter by planting the roots 
closely together in a warm cellar before frost. 

We pay postage on Flower and Garden Seeds except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight 
at purchaser’s expense. 
